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medal, commemorative

human history
  • Other Name

    Art Union medal : Francis Chantrey

  • Description

    Art Union medal: Francis Chantrey

    bronze medal, 55mm diameter

    obverse: bust of Francis Chantrey, facing right; legend: CHANTREY SCULPTOR ET ARTIUM FAUTOR; medallist's mark near rim, worn: WYON. R:A: FEC

    reverse: Chantrey's statue of a seated figure of James Watt; inscription on base of statue: WATT; inscription in exergue: FRANCISOI CHANTERY / OPUS; medallist's name near rim: W. WYON R:A: FEC 1843

  • Place
    United Kingdom
  • Associated Place

    London/England

  • Accession Number
    1932.233
  • Accession Date
    Unknown
  • Other Id

    691

    18033.12

  • Department

    History

    Social History

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